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Act Now: Transform Rural Families and Strengthen Your Workforce
Herefordshire charity Vennture is urging local businesses to invest in families and schools to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Across rural communities, unresolved parental conflict, isolation, and limited access to services quietly undermine children’s...
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Act Now: Transform Rural Families and Strengthen Your Workforce
Herefordshire charity Vennture is urging local businesses to invest in families and schools to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Across rural communities, unresolved parental conflict, isolation, and limited access to services quietly undermine children’s...
Member News
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading property consultancy announces senior Worcester appointment
A leading property consultancy has announced a senior appointment at its Worcester office as the firm continues to strengthen its presence across the Midlands. Fisher German has welcomed Will Kerton as a new Partner in the firm’s rural and residential team. Will, who...
Graduate Making a Difference in Indonesia Through Education and Conservation
A graduate who started a charity in Sumatra says he’s using the lessons he learned at the University of Worcester to make a difference to people in Indonesia. Sam Oakes, who graduated from the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science in 2016, spent time...
Chamber News
Chamber launches 2022-23 Business Manifesto detailing challenges and priorities
The Chamber’s recent Economic Conference, held at Mazak Worcester and sponsored by Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, featured the launch of the Chamber Business Manifesto for 2022/2023, outlining activities that the Chamber will undertake to represent the...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills – Crucial support services and activities for older people across the Worcester & Malvern Hills areas Braemar Frankland...
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Introducing Kerris Crook HR
Kerris Crook HR Consultancy is based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Kerris Crook is CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited, has a Masters’ Degree in HR, and has in-house HR experience within many different industries. Some of...
Introducing Kerris Crook HR
Kerris Crook HR Consultancy is based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Kerris Crook is CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited, has a Masters’ Degree in HR, and has in-house HR experience within many different industries. Some of...
Policy News
Annual Bank of England Briefing 2020
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between 8.00 and...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changes from 1 August
From 1 August 2020, the level of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant will be reduced each month. In August, the government will pay 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500 for the hours an employee is on furlough and employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions...
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Charity News
Overwhelming Support for Foodbank
Despite another challenging year, the ISO QSL Bingo Box campaign has proved to be a huge success once again thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses. Worcester based ISO providers, ISO Quality Services, have been supporting Worcester Foodbank for a...
The Return of the Airbase Challenge to Raise Funds for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
People of all ages are being asked to get active in the New Year by signing up for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s popular Airbase Challenge event. The event is a great physical challenge for those thinking about their New Year’s resolutions and the positive...
Three Key Fixes Needed For SME Finance
The BCC has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility, awareness and a lack of competition continue to hold firms back. In written evidence submitted to the Treasury Select Committee, the BCC said many smaller firms are no...
BCC News
Three Key Fixes Needed For SME Finance
The BCC has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility, awareness and a lack of competition continue to hold firms back. In written evidence submitted to the Treasury Select Committee, the BCC said many smaller firms are no...
Worcestershire News
University CPR Challenge Raises Awareness of Lifesaving Skill
A gruelling charity challenge at the University of Worcester saw students and staff undertake 24 hours of continuous CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The student-run CPR Training Marathon was designed to both raise money for charity and highlight the importance of...
Worcestershire Community Foundation Seeks New Board Members!
Worcestershire Community Foundation is a local charitable body and one of the leading grantmakers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the county. We are an accredited member of...
Herefordshire News
Rural Media produces six short films for the 2021 Booker Prize ceremony
Herefordshire media charity and production company Rural Media have produced six short films based on the shortlisted books for this years’ Booker Prize ceremony. Partnering with The Booker Prize and the BBC, Rural Media produced a film for each of the shortlisted...
Grant funding available for projects that support climate change
Businesses, community groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for grant funding to support projects that help tackle climate change and/or enhance the natural environment. There are a number of grant schemes currently available including: Community...
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Family Business Practice with St. Richard’s Hospice Partnership
Peter Roper, founder of the Family Business Practice, is proud to announce a series of special events in 2025 to celebrate a decade of helping family businesses thrive across the UK. In partnership with St. Richard’s Hospice, four exclusive events will offer valuable...
How Much Does a Website Cost Per Year?
As a company for website design, the TIEM Design team get lots of questions about website costs. People seem scared to find out how much a new one will cost and fear sneaky hidden charges. We are here to help! Creating and maintaining a website is a vital part of...
New Films to Address Mental Health Crisis in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveler Communities
Research by the University of Worcester has led to the creation of three brand new films, aimed at tackling poor mental health in the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. The films, released by the NHS Race and Health Observatory, contain candid testimonies from...
University Thanked for Special Donation
Members of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire have visited the University of Worcester to personally thank staff for a recent donation. Last year the University donated around 300 sets of bed linen from its accommodation to the group, who arranged for it to be...
A Massive Weekend Ahead for University of Worcester’s Cricketers
Cricketers from the University of Worcester will compete to be named the best in the country this weekend, as they head to Edgbaston for the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The University’s Men’s Cricket Indoor 1st Team has reached the finals of the British...
Education Minister Welcomes NMITE Kazakh Visit to the House of Commons
The UK Higher Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was on hand to welcome a visit by NMITE and a delegation of mining professionals from Kazakhstan this week in Parliament. The Kazakh delegation has been based at NMITE in Hereford for the last three months, after...
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